Creative Marketing Operations Specialist

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About the role

The Creative Operations Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Creative Operations Manager and Sr. Creative Operations Specialist for all Sample Coordination and Invoice Processing functions.

The impact you can have

Sample Coordination: Manage sample coordination for all PDP, Style Out and Brand shoots

• Style Outs

• Assist in brand and ecomm sample turn-ins

• Hands-on support during style-out process (print outs, boards, tagging product, etc.)

• Input images and product info into asset deck during style out process

• Photoshoots

• Unpacking trunks from photo shoots

• Checking in samples and packing trunks for brand and ecomm shoots

• Maintain accurate sample logs, update late sample log, and floorset logs

• Data entry of sku info into the asset deck for Brand Shoots

• Input image selects into asset deck following Brand Shoots

• Create fittings doc and copy over info to send to Tech Design for Brand Shoots

• Update floorset kick-off decks for ecomm photo studio

• Assist with zero skus and one-off requests related to missing imagery

• Collect and send color references to retouching vendors

• Rename and upload third-party vendor imagery for the website

• Post Shoot Support

• Back up hard drives to server

• Add merchant mark ups into photo asset deck

• Boxing up old samples for sample sale and/or sample donation

• Help organize sample area, props and photo studio

Invoice Processing: Manage all PDP Invoice Processing and support any Brand Shoot Invoice Processing

• Invoice Processing for crew and talent

• Photographer

• Stylist

• Stylist Assistant

• Hair/Make-up Stylist

• Models

• Includes: PO execution

• Timesheet alignment

• New vendor / Contractor Set up

• Month-End Close Account Reconciliation

• Accrual processing

• Invoice / Shoot Tracking

• Payment Tracking

Marketing Operations

• Partners with Marketing Specialist on month-end close, new vendor set up and purchase order requests

Merchandising

• Partners with all merchants to track and ensure all samples arrive on time for style out and photoshoot turn-ins

You'll bring to the role

• 1-3 years marketing experience with specific experience in project management, planning and execution with a retailer preferred.
• Experience with women's specialty apparel preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills with a high aptitude for problem solving.
• Motivated problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Team Player that leads with savvy, kindness, and resourcefulness.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly.
• Self-reliant, strong sense of urgency and detail oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships across departments.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off - paid time off & holidays.*

Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation.